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Meaning of nipping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nipping

verb

Definitions

  1. To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.

  2. To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.

  3. To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy.

  4. To annoy, as by nipping.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip.

    Example: Why don’t you nip down to the grocer’s for some milk?

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or sensation of giving a nip.